A review by that_bookish_bitch
The Manor of Dreams by Christina Li

dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 The Manor of Dreams is an eerie, haunting story of generational trauma and unhealed wounds. The story is told through multiple timelines and perspectives. There were elements of gothic fiction, botanical horror, and family dynamics that made me eat this book up. There were some elements I found difficult to read such as domestic abuse and homophobia, but both of those were key to the plot and weren’t gratuitous in my opinion. I enjoyed the generational stories intertwining and how the ending healed the hurts of previous generations. I will be recommending this book to my gothic loving  or horror loving friends for sure! 
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